The Scientific Approach To Building A Maintainable Six Pack
Learning how to get abs can seem daunting at first. You're either confronted by so much conflicting information that you don't know what to believe, or you're taught that it all comes down to genetics and it's physically impossible for you to accomplish your goal. Most men are stressed and frustrated with their abdominal training routine but don't know how to change it.
The massive amount of information out there leads to nothing but confusion. That's because most of it is conflicting, causing the individual to deem things 'too confusing'. There are many outdated beliefs still being touted online, which lead nowhere. These include but are not limited to:
* If you do 2000 sit-ups, you will get abs.
* You should train abs every day.
* These muscles don't need weights.
The fact is the techniques above are outdated and ineffective for most individuals. How many times have you seen somebody plod through a boring, long workout consisting of little other than crunches and sit-ups in the false belief that they are going to get better results? Too many times!
These beliefs are not true.
In fact, you can generate better results by spending less time training this muscle group. You just need to get more specific with your exercises, allowing you to hit each part of the muscle with pinpoint accuracy. This takes less time, but will give you a superior end product.
Try the following three-step routine:
1. 20 x Crunches
2. 20 x Reverse Crunch
3. 20 x Half Crunches
Perform the routine in a circuit, pushing out all reps before resting for 2 minutes and doing the circuit again. Four rounds of this three-step circuit is all you need to get on the right track to building a solid six pack.
Why is this more effective than a long, drawn-out session?
Two reasons. First of all, it doesn't just focus on crunches. Have you ever known somebody who has developed the two muscles at the top of the six pack, but very little else? That's because crunches only hit that area. To target the lower region of the stomach you must add exercises like the reverse crunch into the mix.
It also ensures you keep the intensity high, which will result in more fat loss. Providing you are following a solid diet, you will notice these effects quite quickly.
However, if you harbor ambitions of developing a lean torso you need to pay particular attention to the following word, otherwise you will fall into the biggest trap most guys make in the gym. That word is variety. Even if your existing workout is good, it will not stimulate fresh results forever. The body is a clever machine built only to progress when it is physically incapable of performing it's tasks in it's current state. You must continue adding new exercises and changing your approach to keep it guessing.
Once you are able to handle more than 5 rounds of this, it's time to change the exercises. Look to incorporate weighted moves alongside body weight exercises for maximum results. Learning how to get abs is not the 'rocket science' some proclaim it to be, it merely takes determination and attention to detail.
The massive amount of information out there leads to nothing but confusion. That's because most of it is conflicting, causing the individual to deem things 'too confusing'. There are many outdated beliefs still being touted online, which lead nowhere. These include but are not limited to:
* If you do 2000 sit-ups, you will get abs.
* You should train abs every day.
* These muscles don't need weights.
The fact is the techniques above are outdated and ineffective for most individuals. How many times have you seen somebody plod through a boring, long workout consisting of little other than crunches and sit-ups in the false belief that they are going to get better results? Too many times!
These beliefs are not true.
Today\'s workout teaches you how to get abs in minimal time with this brutal circuit.
In fact, you can generate better results by spending less time training this muscle group. You just need to get more specific with your exercises, allowing you to hit each part of the muscle with pinpoint accuracy. This takes less time, but will give you a superior end product.
Try the following three-step routine:
1. 20 x Crunches
2. 20 x Reverse Crunch
3. 20 x Half Crunches
Perform the routine in a circuit, pushing out all reps before resting for 2 minutes and doing the circuit again. Four rounds of this three-step circuit is all you need to get on the right track to building a solid six pack.
Why is this more effective than a long, drawn-out session?
Two reasons. First of all, it doesn't just focus on crunches. Have you ever known somebody who has developed the two muscles at the top of the six pack, but very little else? That's because crunches only hit that area. To target the lower region of the stomach you must add exercises like the reverse crunch into the mix.
It also ensures you keep the intensity high, which will result in more fat loss. Providing you are following a solid diet, you will notice these effects quite quickly.
However, if you harbor ambitions of developing a lean torso you need to pay particular attention to the following word, otherwise you will fall into the biggest trap most guys make in the gym. That word is variety. Even if your existing workout is good, it will not stimulate fresh results forever. The body is a clever machine built only to progress when it is physically incapable of performing it's tasks in it's current state. You must continue adding new exercises and changing your approach to keep it guessing.
Once you are able to handle more than 5 rounds of this, it's time to change the exercises. Look to incorporate weighted moves alongside body weight exercises for maximum results. Learning how to get abs is not the 'rocket science' some proclaim it to be, it merely takes determination and attention to detail.
About the Author:
About the author: You can learn how to get abs with the complete video guide from Russ Howe PTI. Russ is a trusted trainer who answers tough questions such as should you train abs with weight and more on his free personal training blog each week.
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